Jaguar has filed for trademarks on the names C-XJ and C-XE, suggesting the automaker is planning concept versions of its next-generation XJ sedan and forthcoming XE sports car. Jaguar first used the “C” designation for its C-XF concept, which previewed the all-new XF sedan.
The C-XJ is likely to debut some time next year. The next-generation XJ is expected to be sold as a 2011 model, meaning the production car could be unveiled as early as January 2010. Accordingly, the concept could debut in January of 2009 — one year ahead. (Notably, Jaguar’s C-XF debuted one year before the XF.)
The C-XE, on the other hand, is a bit of a wild card. Rumors have long been circulating that Jaguar is planning a new sports car smaller and harder than the XK. It now appears a safe bet that vehicle will be named XE.
But timing of the C-XE concept’s debut is hard to pin down. The Porsche-fighter might be sold as a 2012 model, but so far nothing has been confirmed by sources. The two-seat XE is widely expected to borrow some design cues from the popular F-Type concept, with a more modern twist.
For a speculative estimation of how both finished cars might look, be sure to check out our illustrations of the 2011 XJ and 2012 XE.
09/22, 6:23 PM
posted by:
yarddog82abn
As long as they don’t call me to sell me a car it’s all good…..LOL…..
New owners, India, get it…
09/22, 6:36 PM
posted by:
yarddog82abn
I’m just saying….
09/22, 7:59 PM
posted by:
beatusmongous
They don’t call you to sell the car. Instead, when you have trouble, YOU have to call THEM and try to guess whether the guy said “clippers” or “calipers”…
…”manifold” or “muffler”…
09/22, 8:38 PM
posted by:
zoomzoomer
How do we know the XE is actually previewing a sports car? While the E moniker has long been used on coupes in Jaguar’s history, the reality of today’s market (and the new Indian ownership) suggests it could also be a successor to the X-type sedan, which was deleted for the US market but still sells in other parts of the world.
09/23, 4:33 PM
posted by:
inline6
I think that the XF is a great-looking car. However, the XJ needs to look a little less Lexus-meets-Aston, and a little more stately.
A return to an E-Type successor would be great. But it’d need to be much cheaper to keep from competing with the XK. And unless Jaguar are working on a series of all-new sixes (along with that 5L V8 that’ll be out before too long), or they’re planning on adding a V12 powertrain to the XK, I don’t see how an XE sports car would work against an XK. It just might be a sedan or crossover to slot in under the XF.
I love Jags, though, so I’m excited to see movement of any kind…and a new product blitz will be great. Along with the addition of super-luxurious Daimlers, the future looks good for this group.
03/22, 1:28 AM
posted by:
teahead
Hope they make a small roadster like the F-type concept car.